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Former United States Secretary of Defense

James R. Schlesinger was an American politician and businessman, serving as the United States Secretary of Defense. His tenure as Defense Secretary during the Cold War had a profound impact on American military policy and national security strategy.

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“We have only two modes - complacency and panic.”

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Author:James R. Schlesinger

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Born: February 15, 1929
Died: March 27, 2014
Known for: Former United States Secretary of Defense
Quotes: 6

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